Donald Trump rants again, calls newly elected mayor 'communist lunatic'

The bigmouth has done it again. United States President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Zohran Mamdani, calling him a "100% communist lunatic" after the progressive Democrat won the New York City mayoral primary.

The president voiced his anger on Truth Social, which he had launched at a time when a leftist Twitter (now X) was hounding him, warning that Mamdani’s leadership would ruin the city. His comments have stirred a fierce political controversy.

Mamdani, a champion of rent control and public safety reforms, secured the Democratic nomination in a hard-fought primary race. His grassroots campaign connected with voters seeking sweeping changes in New York City. 

The win establishes him as a leading candidate for the mayoral election.

Trump’s abuses new mayor

Trump minced no words, stating Mamdani would “destroy NYC worse than de Blasio ever did.” He condemned the candidate’s “radical socialist policies” as a threat to businesses and public safety. Mamdani’s supporters have rebuked Trump’s remarks as inflammatory.

Democrats have backed Mamdani, dismissing Trump’s attack as divisive rhetoric. Republicans see it as a rallying point to challenge Mamdani in the general election. The clash foreshadows a contentious mayoral race for New York City.

Not first time Trump named, shamed another world leader

On several occasions, Trump has insulted other world leaders. But there is a pattern of behaviour that can provide context for an informed estimate. At the 2019 G-7 Summit, too, he had threatened tariffs on French wine in response to France’s digital services tax, indirectly criticising Macron, though not explicitly naming him in the insult.

1. 2018 G-7 Summit (Canada):

   • Trump accused then-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of being “dishonest & weak” after Trudeau criticised U.S. tariffs, retracting U.S. support for the summit’s joint communiqué.

   • Tensions with German Chancellor Angela Merkel were evident, captured in an iconic photo where she appeared to confront Trump, though no specific verbal insult was quoted.

2. 2019 G-7 Summit (France):

   • Trump threatened tariffs on French wine in response to France’s digital services tax, indirectly criticising Macron, though not explicitly naming him in the insult.

   • He reiterated his frustration with Trudeau, referencing the 2018 summit.

3. General behaviour toward allies:

   • Trump has a history of insulting allies, as noted in 2019 when he claimed, “Our allies take advantage of us far greater than our enemies,” targeting G-7 nations broadly.

   • He suggested Russia’s reinstatement to the G-7, implicitly criticising leaders who supported Russia’s 2014 expulsion, including Merkel and Trudeau.

   • In 2025, Trump’s threats to annexe Canada and impose tariffs on G-7 nations like Japan, Germany, and France strained relations, though specific insults were not always named.

4. Other leaders:

   • Trump reportedly jabbed at Trudeau during a 2018 phone call, accusing Canada of burning down the White House (referencing the War of 1812), a provocative remark.

   • He criticised Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an Oval Office meeting, though specific insults were not detailed.

   • South African President Cyril Ramaphosa also faced Trump’s “hair dryer treatment” in the Oval Office, implying harsh criticism.

5. 2025 G-7 Summit context:

   • At the 2025 G-7 Summit, Trump criticised Macron for claiming Trump was working on a ceasefire proposal for the Israel-Iran conflict, posting on social media, “Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a ceasefire.” This suggests a direct insult, naming Macron and dismissing his statement.

   • No specific insults targeting other leaders at this summit are detailed before the Macron criticism, though Trump’s early departure and tariff disputes created tension.

Estimating count

• Documented Instances: The references explicitly mention insults or criticisms naming:

  • Justin Trudeau (2018, reiterated in 2019, and 2018 phone call): ~3 instances.

  • Angela Merkel (implicit criticism via Russia reinstatement and 2018 summit tensions): ~1-2 instances.

  • Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Cyril Ramaphosa (Oval Office criticisms): ~2 instances.

  • General G-7 leaders (2019 “allies take advantage” comment): ~1 broad instance.

• Total named insults: Approximately 7-8 specific instances are inferable from the references, though not all are tied to explicit “wrong” or “dislike” statements.

• Undocumented instances: Trump’s first term (2017-2021) and second term (2025) likely included additional off-the-record or social media criticisms not captured in the references. His pattern of targeting allies, especially over trade and NATO, suggests more instances, potentially doubling the count to 10-15, but this is speculative without primary sources like Trump’s social media archives.

Trump’s insults are often delivered via social media, press conferences, or private meetings, making an exact count challenging without a comprehensive analysis of his communications. Many criticisms (e.g., tariffs, NATO spending demands) target nations rather than individuals, which may not fit the question’s criteria of naming leaders. The lack of a joint communiqué in 2025 suggests leaders avoided public clashes, potentially reducing named insults at this summit.

Trump is documented to have insulted or criticised named world leaders approximately 7-8 times by stating they were wrong or expressing dislike before his criticism of Emmanuel Macron at the 2025 G-7 Summit. This includes notable instances against Justin Trudeau, Angela Merkel, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Cyril Ramaphosa, primarily during his first term.

However, the true number could be higher, perhaps 10-15, factoring in unrecorded or less-documented remarks, though this cannot be confirmed without further evidence.